5 Things to Know About Seeking Asylum in the U.S.
April 30, 2026
Who is an asylum seeker? Asylum seekers are individuals who flee their home countries for fear of being&…
From the Desk of the CEO: The Impact of Refugees on Host Communities
April 3, 2026
Five lessons from the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program By Jeff Thielman, President & CEO of the Inter…
A message from the President & CEO: Here’s why we should fight the Trump Administration’s proposed policy
My colleagues sometimes refer to me as “Professor” Thielman because I require facts, data and a strategy debate before…
The Thein Family
The Thein family’s journey from Myanmar to the United States was triggered by the all-too-familiar circumstances of los…
IINE Celebrates 100 Years of Service With 100 Honorees
More than 600 people gathered at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday, May 1 to mark the centennial of the Inter…
Discovering Diversity, Experiencing New Cultures…Down the Street in Manchester, NH
For many years, Kerry lived in a diverse New York City neighborhood surrounded by people from different cultural backgr…
Congratulations to Our First Graduating Class: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
There was a standing ovation and some tears of joy this week as seven immigrant women became the first graduating class…
Thank You for Celebrating International Women’s Day With IINE
Thanks to the generosity of all our event sponsors, more than $130,000 was raised for IINE programs. We are very gratef…
Ten Minutes from Home, A World Away
When Jordan, a senior at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH, signed up for a “Winter Break Community Service” trip…
Francisco’s Story
The International Institute’s engagement with our clients often spans many years, beginning when we welcome new arrival…
Unaccompanied Minor Program
The International Institute of New England provides unaccompanied minor children and their families reunifying support…
A million reasons to celebrate: Golden Door Award Gala
Thank you for being part of an historic night. IINE’s 37th Golden Door Award Gala honoring Dr. Rafael Reif, the p…
The best atmosphere for the best learning
By Fabiano Latham My name is Fabiano Latham, I’m 41, I’m Brazilian, a journalist and writer, and I currentl…
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Jessica Berger
Jessica Berger is an enthusiastic and experienced classroom volunteer who spends many hours each week helping refugees…
